Home & Home Improvement

A rental property can be a valuable investment, but it’s not without its challenges. As a landlord you have to foot the bill if things go wrong with your tenants or property, and having the right insurance cover can help.

Hoarding is a mental state often associated with anxiety disorders. It may also exist alongside depression.

When it comes to boomerang kids who seem to keep coming back, you need to define your roles clearly, so the arrangement works equally well for everyone.

Reality TV is full of ‘hoarder’ stories, but for anyone who's experienced hoarder behaviour, first hand, the reality is far from entertaining.

Whether you’re someone who likes to care for others, or simply enjoy the feeling of your home being ‘lived in’, read our options for living with others.

More and more Kiwis are moving into smaller homes. Some are downsizing when their children move out; others are dividing their time between holiday homes and smaller city apartments. But how do you cope when you have less space than you are used to?

Living alone, especially for the first time, can feel overwhelming. The responsibilities previously shared, are now on the shoulders of one – and that’s you.

Cooler temperatures and reducing daylight hours are here, and are a natural reminder to get ourselves and our homes ready for winter.

Neighbours don’t need to be best buddies, but they do need to get along

Living alone for the first time as a grown-up can feel overwhelming, especially when it comes to home maintenance. However, once you establish a seasonal routine, everything seems more manageable.